How far is Watertown, SD, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Watertown (ATY) is 740 miles / 1191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 596.853 miles
- 960.542 kilometers
- 518.651 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 595.342 miles
- 958.109 kilometers
- 517.338 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Grand Rapids to Watertown?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Watertown?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Watertown generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |